Zofia
/ˈzɔ.fja/feminine
The English name Sophia is translated into Polish as Zofia.
Zofia is the Polish female given name corresponding to Sophia.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Zofia is the standard form, several informal variations exist. Zosia is the common diminutive or nickname used by friends and family, while Sonka is another informal way to say the name.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈzɔ.fja/.
Did you know?
- In certain Polish contexts, the name Zofia is associated with a specific bird, as the name 'zofia' can refer to a creature that returns around the Feast of Saint Sophia in mid-May.
- If you call out to someone named Zofia, you will likely use the vocative case form Zosiu, which changes the ending of the name entirely.
- Because of the Polish system of diminutives, a person named Zofia might have dozens of different nicknames depending on the level of affection, ranging from Zosia to even more elaborate forms.
Examples in context
- Zofia jest bardzo miła.Zofia is very kind.
- Czy Zofia ma dzisiaj urodiny?Is it Zofia's birthday today?
- Moja siostra ma na imię Zofia.My sister's name is Zofia.
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Piotr are talking about a mutual friend.
- MałgorzataCzy widziałeś dzisiaj Zofię?Did you see Zofia today?
- PiotrNie, nie widziałem jej od rana.No, I haven't seen her since morning.
- MałgorzataZofia mówiła, że będzie w pracy.Zofia said she would be at work.
- PiotrMoże jest teraz w innym biurze.Maybe she is in another office now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sophia” translations and entries Zofia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Zofia, zofia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
